Welcome to the month of July! Summer is in full swing and hopefully you and your family have opportunities to enjoy the longer days. While summer is the perfect time for outside play, parties and picnics, please see the article about air quality concerns if you or your child have respiratory challenges. Also remember safety first if your family will be handling fireworks this summer. As many of us have time off for 4th of July Independence Day, please see this month’s PowerPoint about the importance of raising children who are confident and independent. – Beverly Weathington, LMSW